Making a career change, Need GOOD steel toe work boots

rrg991981

rrg991981

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There are so many brands out there, some super cheap some super expensive, I dont know where to start looking, I will be working indoors on concrete, need a safety toe, not slip sole, somthing that breathes well, is durable and good quality. I am not opposed to spending up to $200, I want somthing that has all day comfort, good support. Any advice, or companys to look at?

Thanks!!

Ryan
 
Timberland and Carolina have been the two that have been the most comfortable to me and have lasted long. I tend to wear out the soles fast.

Wolverines are great, I always have a really hard time getting them broken in though and inevitably have blisters the first few days wearing them. Carolina and Timberland have been comfortable from day one.
 
I have worn a lot of steel toe boots. Over the last few years I have migrated to metal-free safety boots. Recently, I've started wearing these:

http://www.actoncanada.ca/products/index.php?/eng/completedata/67/

So far I really like them. They are the same type of boots EMS and LEO wear. Very lightweight, fully safety rated. I have worn them doing forestry work (required) and I wear them on a daily basis to school etc. I paid about $150 for them. I thought at first the ballistic nylon would be very stiff, but not so. They work in quite well and it feels like I'm wearing a pair of sneakers:)
 
Dad always wore redwings - my feet are too wide for them.
I find Wolverines to be iffy on the quality control.
Chippewa, Timberland & Carolina have always treated my feet well.
 
On red Wings, I see Works by redwing and Just redwing, The regular Redwings seem much better thatn the works boots
 
I have had both "brands" of the Redwings, 3 of the Worxs and now I wear the Redwings # 2246. The Worx's are their "entry" level boot with prices @ my local store going in the $85-110 range while the Redwings will start around $150. Several of the Worxs have a composite toe which are nice but with big feet anyways I can't really tell the different on my feet vs. a metal toe.

At my work they pay for a part of our shoes/boots since they have a specific requirement for certain positions. On our safety website they have a caution about Wolverine boots receiving multiple complaints about quality and comfort. They are a purchase at your own risk status. Just an FYI.
 
I have found Timberland PRO to be very comfortable and really hold up.
 
I HAD to wear steel-toed boots, while working for the RR.
I tried a number of different brand's (under $100), until I settled on the brand I REALLY liked.....CAROLINA (made in USA).

Steve
 
Redwings, no question. I wear them every day and my current pair has been on my feet for over two years. Been through several pairs of laces and a few different insoles, but the boots are still going. They can also be ordered with different extra features like puncture resistant soles which are nice, or electrical protection, etc.
 
++ on timberland pro.....I work in a factory and have wore the same pair for 3 years, and they're finally giving out on me....the company get's me a pair every year, but I just wanted to see how long they would last.....next I'm gonna try the Doc' Martins steel toe in January....



finding a great insole it the key!!!!
 
New Redwing King Toe! I bought these boots when I was entering the factory for my summer job. They cost me about 130$ at the time. So I wore these boots from day 1 they where the most comfortable boot I have ever put on, I worked on the lamination machine stading on top of molten hot rollers and my feet didnt feel like they where goign to cook because of the venting. They where so comfrotable as well after working our 10 hour shifts my feet didnt hurt. Then the unthinkable happend! My strap for pulling the boot on and off broke so I took them back to my redwing dealer. He looked at them called up redwing and they agreed to send me another pair of new boots, unfortunatly they where backordered so I would have to wait to get new ones, so what does redwing do? They let me keep my old boots and work in them untill my new boots arive at my door then all I had to do was put my old ones in the pre-paid shipping box and send them back. They offered amazing comfort and outstanding customer service!
 
Hands down Georgia Boot!
$80.00, no break in period, light weight, and tough as nails.
This is actually my hiking boot, of course in the soft toe version.
Georgia-Boot-Steel-Toe-Boots-G3374L.jpg
 
ratamahatta said:
++ on timberland pro.....I work in a factory and have wore the same pair for 3 years, and they're finally giving out on me....the company get's me a pair every year, but I just wanted to see how long they would last.....next I'm gonna try the Doc' Martins steel toe in January....



finding a great insole it the key!!!!
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I usually wear Doc Martens' steel cap boots, but BEWARE: they are NOT approved safety footwear (even says so on a little yellow tag inside each boot). That being said, they are VERY comfy and reasonably rugged. I've had the pair I'm wearing now for 2 years, and they've held up very well.
 
I work on concrete and whatever you get look into replaceable insoles. Eventually the padding in the boots will wear out and your going to be pounding your feet. I prefer the solid foam padding, the gel kind never seem to work for me.
 
rrg991981 said:
On red Wings, I see Works by redwing and Just redwing, The regular Redwings seem much better thatn the works boots
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SCme said:
I have had both "brands" of the Redwings, 3 of the Worxs and now I wear the Redwings # 2246. The Worx's are their "entry" level boot with prices @ my local store going in the $85-110 range while the Redwings will start around $150. Several of the Worxs have a composite toe which are nice but with big feet anyways I can't really tell the different on my feet vs. a metal toe.

At my work they pay for a part of our shoes/boots since they have a specific requirement for certain positions. On our safety website they have a caution about Wolverine boots receiving multiple complaints about quality and comfort. They are a purchase at your own risk status. Just an FYI.
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Worx by Redwing are their Chinese import low end.
For a casual user, Worx might be OK, but if you're looking for a daily wear boot, I would stick with the real deal.
Doc Martins are nice, but if you puncture the air pocket in the sole, you lose a lot of the cushion.
 
I dont know how available they are in your area , but ' Steel Blue ' brand boots are fantastic , they are very comfortable , feel more like runners when you wear them. Everyone in the know here in OZ wears em .
 
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